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Felix Bauchspiess
Last position:
Digital Consultant and Solution Manager at Vorwerk SE & Co. KG
Launch of a new digital product in the Chinese market as part of a global growth strategy.
Key contact and coordinating interface between central product management, local Chinese teams, and international stakeholders.
Managed the full program management for coordinating complex digital projects.
Successful market launch of a digital product in China (including successful certification for the Chinese market).
Balanced local requirements with global priorities, taking tax and regulatory conditions into account.
Introduced a new way of working to improve collaboration and management across locations.
Developed and implemented a scaling strategy for the digital business model in China.
Used Jira, Confluence, Miro, Scrum, Agile work, SAFe.
Project language: English.
Marco Steidel
Last position:
IT Interim Manager & Digitalization Consultant at paarprojekt GmbH
- Project management and consulting services with a focus on IT interim management: digitalization of corporate management including processes and applications
- Assessment of the entire IT infrastructure including applications, core processes, and contracts, including cost optimization
- Evaluation and introduction of solutions to promote digitalization in the company in the areas of: property management, CRM, invoice review & approval processes, smart metering, DMS, time tracking
- Digitization of file folders and introduction of SharePoint and Microsoft Teams as the central document & communication platform
- Design and delivery of AI workshops including rollout of AI tools to increase efficiency and transparency in key business processes
- Creation of training materials and delivery of user training for newly introduced digital processes and solutions
Chris Wolf
Last position:
Senior Strategy Advisor, Transformation Lead – program realignment with target picture, governance, and priority steering at Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe | S-Communication Services
In-house consulting provider and driver of transformation within the group, multi-stakeholder environment and C-level.
Realignment and stabilization of a cross-functional transformation and scaling program within the group. Sharpening the target picture, priorities, and set of measures, as well as building reliable governance, planning, and steering structures. Structuring roles, responsibilities, and strategic initiatives while including AI and IT automation ideas.
Designed program realignment and project portfolio management
Developed strategy model and target picture for IT projects
Structured portfolio, roadmap, and priorities
Established governance and regular meetings
Worked out operating model for flagship projects
Assessed AI and automation ideas
Clarified roles and responsibilities
Implemented change measures
Developed, moderated, and evaluated workshops
Transformed 17 initiatives into a steering model
Increased transparency and decision-making ability
Strengthened commitment in steering
Sharpened the operating model structurally
Integrated three top-5 institutes
Involved over 80% of stakeholders
Governance
Portfolio steering (PPM)
Change management
Artificial intelligence
Workflow automation
AI use case assessment
Confluence
Jira
Stakeholder management
Matthias Bullmahn
Last position:
Member at Rotary – Passport Club Werderscher Markt
Thomas Polanski
Last position:
Project Manager & Product Owner – M&A Integration at voxa c/o IC Music and Apparel GmbH
- Project management of the legal and system-side integration of Taschenkaufhaus into the Voxa group: conversion of all contracts, accounts, and system access rights on the defined cutover date
- Migration from Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 to 2013: analysis of all existing interfaces, redefinition of processes, and coordinated go-live without interrupting operations
- Integration of the complaints and returns process into MS Dynamics NAV 2013; major process simplification through standardization
- Introduction of a new POS system (Shopify POS) in all stores: requirements analysis, configuration, rollout, and employee training
- Use of n8n automation workflows for data reconciliation between marketplaces and ERP; manual processes significantly reduced
Antje Baumann
Last position:
AI Strategy Consultant, Change Manager at SMEs (various marketing boutiques, IT & office services)
AI Strategy & Enablement for SMEs Management consulting – SMEs (e.g. marketing boutique, IT & office services)
Concept and delivery of structured AI introduction and strategy workshops for small and medium-sized businesses. Result: Practical AI status assessment, prioritized use case list, and management decision template as the basis for the next steps in the company’s AI development.
Activities
- Needs analysis and individual preparation of the consulting formats
- Facilitation of a structured AI status assessment including vision, mission, and target picture
- Identification and prioritization of relevant AI use cases and action fields
- Creation of management decision templates and roadmaps
- Raising awareness for opportunities, risks, and success factors of AI introduction
- Support for first customers with AI-supported automation scenarios
- Supporting people and teams through the change process of AI introduction (CM)
Methods / Tools / Technologies
Methods:
- AI status assessment & use case analysis
- Workshop moderation / facilitation
- Requirement Management
- Change Management (PROSCI)
Tools:
- Generative AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude)
- Automation/AI coding tools (e.g. n8n, Claude Code, Visual Studio, Antigravity)
Technologies:
- Prompt engineering
- AI workflow automation
Ralph Strobel
Last position:
Head of Business Excellence at Family-owned company
Process architect and transformation driver for company-wide excellence initiatives (interim cover) Set-up and management of a company-wide process and governance framework to strengthen structure, leadership and effectiveness in an internationally growing family-owned company. Responsibility for the global process house, end-to-end governance, the process role architecture and the further development of the integrated management system - including international implementation (Romania, USA).
Scope:
- Lead the Business Excellence department with 6 employees and functional leadership of 20+ process owners
- Build a global process operating system (architecture, roles, governance, global-local logic)
- Develop a group-wide control and KPI system for processes (transparency, KPIs, maturity)
- Introduce mechanisms for effectiveness in day-to-day business (role enablement, communities, feedback)
- Governance and role framework for new production sites in Romania and the USA (mandates, roles, decision logic)
- Stabilisation and further development of the integrated management system (IMS)
Sustainable results:
- Global process operating system established - structure, roles, governance and global-local rules defined as a binding framework and anchored in the management system — basis for consistent steering and scalability.
- End-to-end process ownership strengthened - process owner roles globally defined, qualified and anchored in communities of practice — for the first time clear ownership structures across all sites.
- KPI and control logic for processes built - unified KPI system, maturity model and reporting principles developed — basis for fact-based decisions, prioritisation and transparency across the company.
- Effectiveness in day-to-day business increased - enablement architecture, onboarding mechanisms, regular meeting formats and feedback loops introduced — process system is used in daily work and continuously improved.
- Governance framework for new site implemented - mandates, roles, decision paths and escalation logic for the new production site in Romania developed — clear structure for set-up, steering and integration.
Martin Hermann
Last position:
Lead Product Owner at Energy
- Team leadership: Prioritization and coordination of four cross-functional teams.
- Platform strategy: Development and implementation of strategies to optimize existing IT platforms.
- Stakeholder management: Active management of expectations and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Program and innovation management: Prioritization and coordination of cross-department projects as well as innovation initiatives.
- Product Owner consulting: Advising Product Owners with a focus on product development and continuous product improvement.
- Organizational development: Improving communication and decision-making structures across all organizational levels.
- Change management: Implementing best-practice change management methods to ensure continuous optimization and innovation.
- Quality assurance: Ensuring high quality standards in processes, services, and deliverables.
Patrick Hohensee
Last position:
Lead Technical Recruiter | Business Partner AWS EMEA at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Partnered with senior stakeholders across AWS EMEA to drive talent strategy, partner development, and business growth in the cloud ecosystem.
- Focus areas:
- Collaboration with Sales & Partner Management on Go-to-Market initiatives
- Advisory on long-term resource strategy for Cloud, Data, and Security Divisions
- Supporting internal innovation teams in scaling AI and automation projects
- Result: Contributed to AWS’s expansion in Central Europe by aligning business, technology, and people strategy.
Artur Schmalz
Last position:
Marketing Consultant // Strategy & Campaigning at Stadtwerke Lübeck
- Marketing consulting for the business units EDL@Home and Commodity (electricity & gas)
- Development and implementation of the marketing/sales strategy in close coordination with the department head
- Definition and expansion of key channels (web, app, portal, social, paid, sales partners)
- Goal, annual, and budget planning for the EDL@Home business unit
- Leading and running team workshops to define goals & develop campaigns
- Campaign/content planning for different target groups
- Concept and implementation of the regional multi-channel sales campaign incl. A/B testing
- Optimization of the customer experience across all channels
- Technical support/advice for the product teams during iterative implementation
- Building and managing a campaign dashboard to measure success
- Managing external agencies and internal teams
- Regular results presentations and reporting to department leadership
- Active stakeholder management
Suparni Neuwirth
Last position:
Communications & Engagement Specialist (SAP Transformation/Migration) at Liebherr – Horizon Programme
- Development and implementation of a comprehensive communication strategy for the SAP migration program
- Target-group-specific stakeholder communication in collaboration with program management and the Transformation Lead
- Transformation storytelling: converting complex IT/SAP program updates into audience-specific messages via campaigns, newsletters, and editorial rhythms
- Planning, creation, and publishing of content across internal and external channels (intranet, newsletters, town halls, social media, press)
- Creation of engaging visual assets – short-form and AI-assisted videos (Synthesia), executive PowerPoint decks, infographics, and toolkits
- Support of change-management activities through communication measures that drive acceptance and engagement
- Launch of engagement tactics (polls, spotlights, manager kits) and tracking of performance metrics (views, open rates, participation)
- Coordination with Change, Training, PMO, and stream leads to align messaging and approvals
Hossam Wazzan
Last position:
Senior Manager – Transformation & Strategy at Maven Insights
- Selected as SME for a government executive authority in Dubai, benchmarking four PPM platforms against technical fit and delivery risk and developing the target operating model and strategic benchmarks.
- Led an operational optimization project for a performance-based road maintenance contract, directing two consultants and delivering a 10% improvement against contract KPIs.
- Managed delivery of a smart city implementation as the consulting firm's project manager, coordinating the specialist solution consultant and the site's asset owner, and owning project governance and reporting.
Stefan Fröhlich
Last position:
Managing Partner & Co-Founder at IMPLENEX
- Founded, built, and scaled a management consultancy for go-to-market, growth, and digital transformation
- End-to-end brand building: CI/CD, website, and social media presence as a consistent digital footprint
- Built a B2B marketing & sales funnel incl. CRM for structured lead generation
- Developed and built a service portfolio & verticals: including an AI Board for strategic GenAI classification as well as a go-to-market/growth vertical for the food industry
- Built a partner network for co-delivery
- Acquired, onboarded, and delivered consulting engagements
Sebastiano Guzzanti
Last position:
Interim Manager & Strategic Advisor | Organization, People, Process & Digitalization at Sebastiano Guzzanti Solutions
- Strategic consulting: End-to-end optimization of SCM, processes, and structures based on 30 years of industry experience.
- Interim management: Leadership responsibility to bridge vacancies and stabilize teams during transformations.
- Transformation & Assets: Support for restructurings, asset utilization & brokerage (surplus assets), and digitalization (SAP S/4HANA).
Frank Cappel
Last position:
Agile and classic Change Transformation Manager at Freelance Interim Manager | Transformation, Change & Procurement Consultant
- Industries: Energy, Telecommunications, Manufacturing
- Transformation & Change: Supported complex IT and digital transformation programs as Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Change Manager and RTE Consultant at Siemens Energy (global SAFe rollout), E.ON (sales technology platform), Schneider Electric (S/4HANA transformation DACH) and Vodafone (Operational Excellence)
- Agile Roles: Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Product Owner, Business Analyst, RTE Consultant in cross-functional and scaled teams (SAFe, Scrum, Spotify Model)
- Procurement Excellence: Strategic purchasing consulting with a focus on cost optimization, supplier management, digitalization and organizational development, including building supplier scorecard models, AI-supported procurement approaches and process automation in purchasing
- Managed functional leadership of interdisciplinary project teams of up to 12 people in national and international settings
- Successful launch of several global ARTs at Siemens Energy with improved coordination across sites
- Increased change acceptance and established communication structures in the S/4HANA program at Schneider Electric
- Introduced agile methods, OKR frameworks and KPI dashboards at E.ON, increasing velocity and transparency
- Reduced purchasing costs through strategic sourcing and supplier optimization
- Implemented process innovations in close cooperation with IT and business teams
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Transformation Consultants statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years
Position duration
3.2 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Project Management, Strategy, Information Technology
Top industries
Professional Services, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Human Resources
Bachelor's degree or higher
96%
Master's degree or higher
70%
Doctorate
5%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
English, German, French
Speak two or more languages
97%
Based on our profile pool as of 21 Aug 2026.
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About the role
Redesigning Organizational Architecture
External change agents help businesses adapt to shifting market conditions by restructuring departments, modernizing legacy operational models, and aligning internal workflows with strategic goals. They guide leadership teams through complex reorganizations, ensuring that structural changes improve efficiency rather than creating operational friction.
Core Capabilities of Change Leaders
Successful specialists in this field combine deep strategic vision with hands-on execution experience. They quickly assess existing structures, identify bottlenecks, and design actionable change roadmaps. Key competencies include:
- Stakeholder management and executive alignment
- Agile framework implementation and scaled agile coaching
- Post-merger integration planning and operational synergy capture
- Process optimization through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
- Impact assessment and cultural readiness evaluation
Critical Scenarios for External Expertise
Companies typically engage freelance advisors when undergoing major strategic pivots that require objective, unbiased assessments. An external consultant brings specialized knowledge from diverse industries, free from internal politics, which is essential during digital business model transitions, legacy system migrations such as SAP S/4HANA rollouts, or corporate restructuring.
Deliverables of a Successful Initiative
Engaging a consultant leads to structured outcomes that secure the long-term viability of the business. These specialists deliver concrete blueprints and tools that remain with your internal teams after the engagement ends.
- Comprehensive target operating model designs
- Detailed change management communication plans
- Training programs and knowledge transfer documentation
- Performance dashboards and key milestone trackers
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Transformation Consultants? Start with the answers below.
A transformation consultant analyzes existing business processes, structures, and technologies to identify areas for improvement. They design strategic roadmaps to help organizations transition from their current state to a more efficient, modern operating model.
While a transformation consultant focuses on the overall strategy, structural redesign, and operational blueprint of the reorganization, a change manager primarily handles the human side of transition, ensuring employee adoption and training.
Hiring a freelance transformation advisor is ideal during major pivots such as digital migrations, mergers, or corporate restructurings where you need objective external expertise. Freelancers bring immediate specialized knowledge without the long-term overhead of a permanent hire.
Almost any sector undergoing rapid technological or market shifts benefit from a transformation specialist, particularly banking, manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. These professionals help traditional businesses adapt to digital-first environments.
You can evaluate a freelance organizational strategist by reviewing their portfolio of completed initiatives and checking client references. Look for concrete outcomes such as successful post-merger integrations or documented operational cost savings in similar industries.
While a transformation consultant can perform analysis, strategy design, and virtual workshops remotely, some on-site presence is highly beneficial. Strategic alignment meetings and deep-dive stakeholder interviews often yield better results when conducted in person.
A professional business transformation expert leverages proven methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma, Kotter’s change model, and Agile frameworks. They adapt these tools to match the specific culture and operational reality of your organization.
The duration of an engagement with a transformation consultant varies depending on the project scope, ranging from a few weeks for initial assessments and blueprinting to several months for full implementation oversight.
The average hourly rate for Transformation Consultants is 128 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,025 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Transformation Consultants, 96% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 70% hold at least a Master's degree, and 5% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as Transformation Consultants have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Transformation Consultants are English (98%), German (87%), and French (27%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Transformation Consultants are Professional Services (81%), Information Technology (71%), and Manufacturing (47%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Transformation Consultants are Project Management (88%), Strategy (86%), and Information Technology (79%).
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